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House: The Softer Side
Jackson, a boy born with genetic mosiacism, collapses during a basketball game. His parents don't want the doctor to tell their son that Jackson has both male and female genes, even if that is the source of his illness. Meanwhile, Thirteen and Foreman try to hide their relationship so House won't fire them, and House is in a surprisingly good mood.
| 8.8/10 (44 Votes cast) |
Episode Info
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Episode number: 5x16 Production Number: HOU-516 Airdate: Monday February 23rd, 2009 Alternate Airdates:
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Co-Guest Stars
Main Cast
Recap
When their child is born, parents Melanie and Ben discover that it has genetic mosiacism, possessing both male and female DNA. Their doctor assures them that they will have to choose which gender they want the child to possess. In the present, Melanie and Ben cheer their son Jackson on as he makes basketball. Jackson makes the winning show but then collapse to the gym floor, clutching at his pelvis...Read the full recap
Music
| Artist | Song Title | Played When |
| Galactic | Bobski 2000 | as Wilson visits House at home |
| Soul Coughing | $300 | as House shaves |
Episode Quotes
Dr. Cuddy: The parents haven't told their son that he could have been their daughter. They want assurance that we won't either.
Dr. House: Less fun, but still.
Dr. House: Less fun, but still.
Dr. House: Our new patient. Part girl. Part boy. All Thirteen's dream date.
Dr. Taub: Here's my impression of Foreman on the happiest day of his life. (stares blankly) Now the saddest day of his life. (stares blankly)
Dr. Kutner: House decided to humor these parents.
Dr. Wilson: Maybe he had a great cup of coffee, or a tremendous bowel movement.
Dr. Wilson: Maybe he had a great cup of coffee, or a tremendous bowel movement.
Dr. Kutner: Assuming a coincidence like that would usually torture you but you're completely unfazed.
Dr. House: Completely unfazed? You think I'm totally lacking in any fazing? The idea that I'm anything less than half-fazed I actually find offensive. It greatly fazes me.
Dr. House: Completely unfazed? You think I'm totally lacking in any fazing? The idea that I'm anything less than half-fazed I actually find offensive. It greatly fazes me.
Dr. Wilson: He's in a good mood.
Dr. Cuddy: Sex with me would explain that. But it doesn't explain why I'm not curled up in a ball weeping in shame. I did not have sex with House.
Dr. Cuddy: Sex with me would explain that. But it doesn't explain why I'm not curled up in a ball weeping in shame. I did not have sex with House.
Dr. House: I think my penis stopped breathing. Do you know CPR?
Dr. Cuddy: Looks like your brain is okay.
Dr. Cuddy: Looks like your brain is okay.
Melanie: He won't let us in the room.
Dr. Cuddy: He's a teenager. You're his mother. This is not the time to start listening to him.
Dr. Cuddy: He's a teenager. You're his mother. This is not the time to start listening to him.
Other Episode Crew
| • Creator | David Shore |
| • Executive Producer | Bryan Singer | Katie Jacobs | David Shore | Paul Attanasio | Thomas L. Moran | Russel Friend | Garrett Lerner |
| • Co-Executive Producer | Eli Attie | Leonard Dick | Doris Egan | Lawrence Kaplow (1) | Deran Sarafian | Gerrit Van Der Meer | Peter Blake (2) |
| • Supervising Producer | Liz Friedman |
| • Producer | David Foster (1) | David Hoselton | Marcy G. Kaplan |
| • Co-Producer | Sara Hess | Allen Marshall Palmer |
| • Associate Producer | Julie Hrebec | Lindsey Jaffin |
| • Production Designer | Jeremy Cassells |
| • Editor | Dorian Harris | Kimberly Ray |
| • Casting | Amy Lippens | Stephanie Laffin |
| • Unit Production Manager | Gerrit Van Der Meer |
| • First Assistant Director | Chris Stoia |
| • Second Assistant Director | Janet K. Vanetten |
| • Music | Jason Derlatka | Jon Ehrlich |
| • Music Editor | Michael Baber |
| • Music Supervisor | Lynn Grossman | Gary Calamar |
| • Costume Designer | Cathy Crandall |
| • Make-up | Toby Lamm |
| • Key Grip | Shawn Whelan |
| • Camera Operator | Anthony Gaudioz | Rob Carlson (3) |
| • Set Decorator | Natalie Pope |
| • Location Manager | Nancy Haecker |
| • Transportation Coordinator | Steve De Leon |
| • Property Master | Mike Casey | Carl Jones |
| • Construction Coordinator | Stephen Howard |
| • Production Sound Mixer | Von Varga |
| • Script Supervisor | Ira Hurvitz |
| • Production Coordinator | Elisabeth James Rhee |
| • Script Coordinator | Dustin Paddock |
| • Assistant Editor | Lawrence Curtis |
| • Supervising Sound Editor | Brad North |
| • Re-Recording Mixer | Richard Weingart | Gerry Lentz |
| • Leadman | Gary Isbell |
| • Director of Photography | Gale Tattersall |
| • Art Director | Lynn Christopher |
| • Assistant Production Coordinator | Meg A. Schave |
| • Post Production Coordinator | Marisa Lederman |
| • Executive Story Editor | Pamela Davis (1) |
| • Costume Supervisor | Amy Dodson |
| • Special Makeup Effects Artist | Dalia Dokter |
| • Main Title Theme | Massive Attack |
| • Visual Effects Supervisor | Elan Soltes |
| • Production Accountant | Jane Williams (2) |
| • Chief Lighting Technician | Jim Dillinger |
| • Department Head Hair | Janis Clark (1) |
| • Casting Associate | Janelle Scuderi |
| • Medical Technical Advisor | John Sotos | Harley Liker | Lisa Sanders |
| • Department Head Make-up | Robin Luce |
| • Assistant To The Executive Producer | James S. Conway | Robyn Marrow | Simran Baidwan | Tommy Paul |
| • Video Graphic Artist | Simon Knights |
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